{"id":114005,"date":"2025-02-03T15:09:11","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=114005"},"modified":"2025-02-03T15:09:52","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T14:09:52","slug":"spreading-joy-through-devotion-and-spiritual-awakening-february-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/?p=114005","title":{"rendered":"Celebrating Krishna Consciousness Through Teachings and History, February 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"cardx\">\n<strong>Featured Video: Vasant Pancami<br \/>\nH.G. Mukunda Dutta Prabhu || Srimad Bhagavatam || 03.02.2025 &#8211; Iskcon Vrindavan<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/I5A1EPDN5Vg\" title=\"H.G. Mukunda Dutta Prabhu || Srimad Bhagavatam  || 03.02.2025\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<strong>The British public can\u2019t get enough \u201cHare Krishna\u201d<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SQeSYczaty4\" title=\"The British public can\u2019t get enough \u201cHare Krishna\u201d &#x1f607; - 1.2.25\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<h2>H.G. Daivishakti Mataji || Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita || 02.02.2025<\/h2>\n<p>The video discusses Srila Prabhupada&#8217;s first initiation ceremony in New York, marking a historic moment for ISKCON. It details how early disciples learned Vedic rituals, chanted for the first time, and handcrafted their own prayer beads. It also covers the first ISKCON marriage and Prabhupada\u2019s meticulous cooking for the event. His teachings on purity, devotion, and discipline are highlighted throughout.<\/p>\n<p>The narrator beautifully brings Srila Prabhupada\u2019s historic pastimes to life with deep reverence and vivid storytelling. Their devotion and clarity make the listener feel present at these transformative moments, from the first initiations to sacred rituals. With authenticity and insight, they preserve the legacy of Prabhupada\u2019s mission, inspiring all to appreciate his divine contributions to ISKCON.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a5jFqMHC_ys\" title=\"H.G. Daivishakti Mataji || Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita || 02.02.2025\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<h2>Vaishnavis Worldwide: Stories of Service &#038; Devotion<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Vaishnavis Around the World&#8221; celebrates the inspiring contributions of Vaishnavis globally. This series highlights their dedication to cultural preservation, humanitarian efforts, and community service. Through their devotion and impact, Vaishnavis unite people with shared values and aspirations. Join us in honoring their extraordinary journey and the profound difference they make worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/dl0M36SGiCQ\" title=\"Vaishnavis around the world - intro\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\nWe met these 4 Mormon missionaries on campus last week and had a nice conversation.  They were very inquisitive and polite, and we continued to speak when we saw each other on campus.  Today they came over for breakfast and to hear more about Krishna consciousness.  They honored lots of Prasad and we spoke about the similarities in our lifestyles and spiritual practices.  Gus left with a Bhagavad Gita and plans to finish it while finishing his 2 years as a missionary.<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/xOgd4ls.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<strong>New Bhaktivedanta Eye Hospital at Chiksauli Barsana inaugurated<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div>\n<p><script async=\"1\" defer=\"1\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\" src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&#038;version=v22.0\"><\/script><\/p>\n<div class=\"fb-post\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gaurangadasofficial\/posts\/pfbid038CuRRqyCPVAQwy59VhJTv6ZHKiN53Povm6ptWbHfpta6bPYNu5d9EeTEGQ3QyB5Rl\" data-width=\"640\">\n<blockquote cite=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100044394517611\/posts\/1149408796548927\/\" class=\"fb-xfbml-parse-ignore\">\n<p>It was my great joy to visit the recently inaugurated Bhaktivedanta Eye Hospital at Chiksauli Barsana. The Bhaktivedanta&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>Posted by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/gaurangadasofficial\">Gauranga Das<\/a> on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/graph.facebook.com\/100044394517611\/posts\/1149408796548927\/\">Sunday, February 2, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/myQfWC6.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nRead more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vaisnavacalendar.info\/calendar-events\/other-festivals-observances\/bhismastami\">https:\/\/www.vaisnavacalendar.info\/calendar-events\/other-festivals-observances\/bhismastami<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<h2>Vasanta Pancami special lecture | HG Hansarupa Prabhu &#8211; NYC<\/h2>\n<p>The lecture by HG Hansarupa discusses the significance of Vasanta Panchami, honoring the appearance and disappearance of great spiritual figures. He highlights Raghunath Das Goswami\u2019s devotion, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu\u2019s instructions, and the importance of selfless service. He stresses faith, love, proper motives in Krishna consciousness, and the duty to share spiritual wisdom with others.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SLwtq7Nkd8Y\" title=\"Vasanta Pancami special lecture | HG Hansarupa\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<h2>The Beauty of Krishna &#038; Power of Devotion<\/h2>\n<p>The video from Mayapur Temple features the devotional song Jaya Radha Madhava followed by a lecture on Srimad Bhagavatam 3.13.40-41 in English and Bengali. The speaker discusses Krishna\u2019s divine beauty, His incarnations, and the importance of pure devotion over material offerings. True devotees seek only Krishna\u2019s satisfaction, and He, in turn, lovingly reciprocates their devotion.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hbLv0olBOO8\" title=\"February 03, 2025 - Mayapur Templ - Jaya Radha Madhava &amp; Lecture on SB 3.13.40-41 - English\/Bengali\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<h2>Jambavati\u2019s Humility: Lessons from Krishna\u2019s Queens<\/h2>\n<p>Jai Nitai dasa leads a Srimad Bhagavatam class on SB 10.83.10, discussing Jambavati\u2019s humility and devotion to Krishna. He explores Jambavan\u2019s history, his battles with Krishna and service to Lord Rama. The talk emphasizes how Bhagavatam reveals deep insights through its verses. The speaker also shares reflections on Krishna\u2019s pastimes, personal experiences, and audience interactions.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7UI3gcaNYPA\" title=\"Morning Bhagavatam Class with Jai Nitai dasa  - SB 10.83.10\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/aX2dykX.jpeg\" alt=\"\" \/><br \/>\nRead more: <a href=\"https:\/\/iskcondesiretree.com\/page\/sri-pundarika-vidyanidhi\">https:\/\/iskcondesiretree.com\/page\/sri-pundarika-vidyanidhi<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<strong>Panihati &#8211; On The Bank Of The Ganges<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FbMWe0aUPeA\" title=\"Panihati - On The Bank Of The Ganges - Indradyumna Swami\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\nTranslation<br \/>\nMaterial opulence is so bewildering that it makes even a learned, self-controlled man forget to search for the goal of self-realization. But the Supreme Personality of Godhead, N\u0101r\u0101ya\u1e47a, the Lord of the universe, can see everything by His will. Therefore I offer my respectful obeisances unto Him.<br \/>\nPurport<br \/>\nThe words ko vica\u1e63\u1e6de gatim \u0101tmano yath\u0101 indicate that when one is puffed up by the false prestige of possessing material opulence, he certainly neglects the goal of self-realization. This is the position of the modern world. Because of so-called scientific improvements in material opulence, people have entirely given up the path of self-realization. Practically no one is interested in God, one\u2019s relationship with God or how one should act. Modern men have altogether forgotten such questions because they are mad for material possessions. If this kind of civilization continues, the time will soon come when the Supreme Personality of Godhead will take away all the material opulences. Then people will come to their senses.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6UZVTQbomaw\" title=\"Morning Class SB 8.22.17 - Prabhavisnu Prabhu - 3 February 2025\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\nTranslation<br \/>\nModesty is the upper portion of His lips, hankering is His chin, religion is the breast of the Lord, and irreligion is His back. Brahm\u0101j\u012b, who generates all living beings in the material world, is His genitals, and the Mitr\u0101-varu\u1e47as are His two testicles. The ocean is His waist, and the hills and mountains are the stacks of His bones.<br \/>\nPurport<br \/>\nThe Supreme Lord is not impersonal, as misconceived by less intelligent thinkers. Rather, He is the Supreme Person, as confirmed in all authentic Vedic literatures. But His personality is different from what we can conceive. It is stated here that Brahm\u0101j\u012b acts as His genitals and that the Mitr\u0101-varu\u1e47as are His two testicles. This means that as a person He is complete with all bodily organs, but they are of different types with different potencies. When the Lord is described as impersonal, therefore, it should be understood that His personality is not exactly the type of personality found within our imperfect speculation. One can, however, worship the Lord even by seeing the hills and mountains or the ocean and the sky as different parts and parcels of the gigantic body of the Lord, the vir\u0101\u1e6d-puru\u1e63a. The vir\u0101\u1e6d-r\u016bpa, as exhibited by Lord K\u1e5b\u1e63\u1e47a to Arjuna, is a challenge to the unbelievers.<br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/InBX6DWYhSU\" title=\"Morning Bhagwatam Class SB 2.1.32  || HG Adi Karta Prabhu || ISKCON PRAYAGRAJ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n<hr>\n<div class=\"cardx\">\n<strong>HH Radhanath Swami&#8217;s Class in ISKCON Prayagraj<\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0l1WoYziy4U\" title=\"Sunday Feast Class Part 1|| HH Radhanath Swami || ISKCON Prayagraj\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<strong>PART 2 <\/strong><br \/>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"972\" height=\"547\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RTJXMj8NooM\" title=\"Sunday Feast Class Part 2 || HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj || ISKCON Prayagraj\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/2FPgEG7.jpeg\"\/><strong>By Dandavats Staff Writer<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vasant Pancami by HG Mukunda Datta Prabhu. The British public can&#8217;t get enough &#8220;Hare Krishna&#8221;! Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita. Vaishnavis Worldwide: Stories of Service &#038; Devotion. New Bhaktivedanta Eye Hospital at Barsana. Lecture  by HG Hansarupa Prabhu &#8211; NYC. The Beauty of Krishna. Jambavati&#8217;s Humility: Lessons from Krishna&#8217;s Queens. Panihati &#8211; On The Bank Of The Ganges. HH Radhanath Swami&#8217;s Class in ISKCON Prayagraj<!--more--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-114005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-articles"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=114005"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/114005\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=114005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=114005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.dandavats.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=114005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}